The Medicaid application process should be a neutral administrative process, but unfortunately, with the Illinois Office of the Inspector General (OIG) it is not. Likening the process to the Spanish Inquisition may seem severe, however with a person’s long-term care future at stake, this caution is fundamental. The five-year look back is a process that should […]
Do you need a lawyer to help with the Medicaid Long-Term Care application process?
Applying for Medicaid may be a daunting task, at best, for most people. However, do you really need a lawyer to help with the Medicaid Long-Term Care application process? In this Elder Law Minute video, Wes Coulson, Illinois Elder Law attorney, begins a new series on the Medicaid Application Process and discusses whether or not you need an attorney’s […]
When it comes to Long Term Care – When you run out of money, you run out of options
Long Term Care in a nursing home can present a wealth of issues, one of which being financial. With proper planning, the money you may have accessible to you when or if that time comes, will help create more available options for you. In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois Elder Law Attorney, explains how planning […]
Long-Term Care Insurance: What is the best age to buy it?
Getting long-term care insurance is something we know is important, but also something we don’t often like to think about. At any age, long-term care insurance may help with unexpected long-term care costs. So, what is the best age to buy it? In this Elder Law and Estate Planning Minute, Wes Coulson discusses that and the […]
Medicare and Nursing Home Care: Is it covered?
How does Medicare and Nursing Home care work together? While it is true that Medicare does pay for some nursing home expenses, the coverage is quite limited and is only for a short period of time. Medicare and Nursing Home Care: Is it covered? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. […]